The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

What if answering just three powerful questions today could completely change how you lead—and how much impact you make—in 2026?If you’re heading into the new year feeling busy, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow your impact without burning out, this episode speaks directly to you—helping you shift from reacting to demands to intentionally designing a leadership year that creates results, clarity, and a stronger team.In this episode, you’ll gain:Clear insight into which tasks are draining your time and how delegating them can unlock growth for both you and your team.A simple way to identify the leadership activities that create the greatest impact—so your time finally aligns with what matters most.A practical framework to turn reflection into action and design a focused, sustainable leadership strategy for 2026.Hit play now to start shaping a calmer, more impactful 2026 by answering the three questions that help great leaders work smarter—not longer.Watch Here on YouTubeWhat Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

Do you ever feel more stressed before going on leave than during your actual workweek—simply because you’re worried your team won’t function without you?If taking a holiday makes you anxious about messages, decisions, or potential crises your team might face without you, this episode helps you understand why that stress isn’t about the season—it’s a sign that your team may be relying on you more than they should, and what you can shift to reclaim real rest and healthier leadership.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to identify the hidden signs that your team depends on you instead of feeling empowered to lead.Why your availability during leave is linked to your leadership habits, not your team’s capability.Practical shifts you can make now so your team grows stronger—and you can finally disconnect without fear.Press play now to learn how to step away with confidence and create a team that thrives—even when you're on holiday.Watch on YouTube HereWhat Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

Have you ever stayed silent in a meeting—not because you disagreed, but because “that’s just how things are done” in your organization or culture?If you’ve ever struggled between honoring your cultural norms and wanting to lead in a more empowering, modern way, this episode will help you understand why cultural expectations can both support and limit your leadership—and how you can navigate them intentionally to create stronger, more resilient teams.In this episode, you’ll learn:How cultural norms shape your leadership style—and when they might be holding you or your team back.Why balancing hierarchy with empowerment leads to healthier, more effective teams.Practical ways to adapt your leadership to your cultural context without losing your authenticity or impact.Press play now to learn how to lead confidently across cultures and create a team culture where people can thrive.Watch Here on YouTubeWhat Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

Do you ever feel like you’re trying to lead differently in your NGO, but you’re doing it alone—like no one around you sees the vision you’re working so hard to create?If you’ve been trying to empower your team, set healthier boundaries, or model a new kind of leadership but feel isolated or misunderstood, this episode will help you understand why leading change can feel lonely—and how the right community can completely transform your ability to stay courageous, committed, and consistent as a modern NGO leader.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to find support when the people closest to you don’t yet understand your leadership vision.Why the right community helps you stay motivated, courageous, and aligned when change gets uncomfortable.How to build or join a community that accelerates your growth and amplifies the change you want to create inside your organization.Press play now to learn how surrounding yourself with the right community can be the key to sustaining your vision and creating meaningful change that lasts.What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. Watch On YouTube HereThis podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

Have you ever felt excited to create change in your organization — only to lose momentum when things got hard, people resisted, or no one else seemed to believe in your vision?If you’ve ever started strong but struggled to stay consistent as a leader, this episode is for you. Many NGO leaders begin with bold ideas and clear intentions, but when challenges arise, doubt creeps in and the vision fades. This week, you’ll learn why commitment — not motivation — is what separates those who make a lasting impact from those who simply get by, and how to keep going even when it feels lonely.By listening, you’ll discover:How to tell if you’re truly committed to your vision — or just interested in it.The mindset shift that helps you follow through when motivation disappears.Practical ways to stay dedicated to your goals, even when others question or resist your ideas.Press play now to learn how unwavering commitment can turn your leadership vision into a reality that inspires lasting change in your organization.Watch on YouTube Now!What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.